12FV or Mod. 200

[Steamin]

Guys
I'm on a bit of a budget and I'm not going to be throwing lead for hours (coyotes-ground hogs-feral cats and teaching the boys) , but I want something that is reliable and accurate.
I know that they are both the same actions and that the 200 is with out the accu-trigger.
I've got a professional gunstock maker as a neighbor, so the ugly plastic stock isn't a worry.
I'm leaning heavily towards the 22-250 with the thought of getting a 25-06 in the future, will the heavy barrel on the 12 make that much of a difference or should I just go on with the Mod. 200.

Thanks and Be Safe

Steamin

[teddy12b]

I had a 12fv in 223 that would less less than 1/2" at 100.  I think you'd be better off with the 12fv, maybe trying to find a used one.

[the jigger]

You mention yotes,Groundhogs etc. How many shots do you take in a string? If you are shooting more than 5 shots in a string the 12fv is the way to go; many more than 5 shots with the 200 will cause accuracy erosion from over heating the sporter weight barrel.
I own both and love them but I have specific uses for each. If you can only afford one you need to determine the primary use and be guided by that.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!

[Steamin]

I doubt that I will be doing alot of consecutive shots, we don't have alot of whistle pigs around and if you can get more than 2 shots off on a coyote around here your shooting at one running down the road, it doesn't take 'em long to hit a water way or fence row.
So I am leaning more towards the 200, I can always get an after market heavy barrel if the need arises or maybe see the need that one of the boys might have to have a 12fv for when they get a little older .

Thanks and Be Safe
Steamin

[teddy12b]

I'd just think with the accutrigger it may be more accurate.  If you're only going to be firing single shots, you may be able to buy a package gun in 223 that would cost more than a 200 but less than a 12fv and you'd have the better trigger.